Tenant Based Rental Assistance

About TBRA

The Tenant-Based Rental Assistance (TBRA) program helps eligible households with security deposits and utility deposits to support safe, stable housing. This program is available to low-income and fixed-income households who are experiencing housing instability and need help securing a new residence.

*Utility deposit assistance is available only when provided with security deposit assistance.

Eligibility Requirements

To be eligible for the TBRA program, applicants must meet the following guidelines:

Must be homeless or facing eviction from their current residence
Must have a source of income to pay rent and utilities after moving
Must meet income eligibility guidelines
Must not have moved into the residence prior to receiving assistance from Daniel Boone Community Action Agency, Inc.
The residence must pass a Housing Quality Standards (HQS) inspection

Service Area

DBCAA’s TBRA program is available in Clay, Jackson, Laurel, and Rockcastle Counties.